You spend valuable time creating technical GIS masterpieces and modern GIS solutions have made that easier than ever. But as your user base expands well beyond traditional GIS users, your project’s success depends on humans changing the way they work. Failing to manage people puts the beautiful project you’ve been working on at risk. This can lead to resistance, extended timelines, incomplete adoption, and even failed goals. Change management manages the human side of your GIS project. Increase your effectiveness by determining who’s work will change, assessing your co-workers readiness to change, planning communication strategies, and ensuring they have the desire, ability, and support needed to implement that beautiful project you’ve been building. When your co-workers are prepared for and supported during implementation, your project is much more likely to meet its goals and stay on schedule and within budget.
